Pharmacists’ Knowledge and Practice of Issues Related to Using Psychotropic Medication in Elderly People in Ethiopia: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study
Joint Authors
Mekonnen, Gashaw Binega
Beyna, Alemante Tafese
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-08-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
This study is aimed at assessing pharmacists’ knowledge and practice of issue related to usage of psychotropic medications in elderly people, in Gondar town Northwest, Ethiopia.
Methods.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among pharmacists working in community, health center, and hospital pharmacies in Gondar town from March 1 to May 30, 2020.
A total of 73 medication retail outlets (40 pharmacies and 33 drug stores) were included in this study.
Pharmacy personnel’s knowledge and practice were assessed using self-administered validated questionnaires.
Binary and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to assess the association between different variables.
P<0.05 was used to declare the association.
Result.
A total of 144 pharmacists were included in the study; the mean age was 30.13 (SD ±5.87), ranging from 20 to 55years.
The mean knowledge score was 7.789 (SD ±2.98), and 75 (52.1%) of them had poor knowledge.
The mean practice score was 2.32±0.912 (mean±SD), and 77 (53.5%) of the respondents had poor practice.
All participants had not taken on-the-job training about psychotropic medication.
Work experience (P<0.029) and personal monthly income (P<0.046) were significantly associated with pharmacists’ knowledge.
There was a significant association between work experience and practice level (P<0.043).
Conclusion.
The knowledge and practice of pharmacy personnel were low for issues related to the use of psychotropic medication in the elderly.
This result indicates the need for training for pharmacists on pharmacotherapy of psychotropic medication.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mekonnen, Gashaw Binega& Beyna, Alemante Tafese. 2020. Pharmacists’ Knowledge and Practice of Issues Related to Using Psychotropic Medication in Elderly People in Ethiopia: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137147
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mekonnen, Gashaw Binega& Beyna, Alemante Tafese. Pharmacists’ Knowledge and Practice of Issues Related to Using Psychotropic Medication in Elderly People in Ethiopia: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study. BioMed Research International No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137147
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mekonnen, Gashaw Binega& Beyna, Alemante Tafese. Pharmacists’ Knowledge and Practice of Issues Related to Using Psychotropic Medication in Elderly People in Ethiopia: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study. BioMed Research International. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137147
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1137147